Sermons on 1 John 5:1-20:

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know That You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Scott Andrews on Oct 2, 2002

A message that challenges us to consider whether our assurance of salvation is biblically sound.

Do you KNOW that you have eternal life? And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Vine Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

Jesus is the source of life, and His life within you is for one purpose-THAT YOU MIGHT BEAR FRUIT. We need to ask ourselves 2 questions: 1. Are we connected to Christ, and 2. If we are in Christ, then how much fruit is there in our lives?

· In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And These Three Are One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2003

Doctrine of the Triune nature of God and relevance for us.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ Feb 23, 1992 ------------------------ 7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Sep 14, 2003

Just as there is a physical war between the United States of America and Iraq there is a spiritual war between the army of Satan and the children of God. Both sides has weapons of mass destruction... However the children of God shall overcome the world

Read text: 1 John 5: 4 State subject: The power of faith State title: Weapon of mass destruction A weapon of mass destruction is an instrument used in an attack that will totally and completely destroy someone of something. President Bush said that Iraq had assorted weapons of mass destruction as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

The Magnet

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 28, 2003

A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Correctness (Concerning God The Son) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 9th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING GOD THE SON) 1 John 5:1-12 In the last two studies we studied God the Holy Spirit and God the Father. In this study we will study how through God the Son a person can become a member of the Family of God. This study will also identify God’s testimony ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Assurance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN ASSURANCE 1 John 5:13-21 As we close this letter of John to the Church we are given several reasons to have assurance as God’s children. God Promises His Children 1 John 5:13 One of the biggest confidence boosters for a believer is when they know for sure that they are saved. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The "Unforgivable Sin"

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

This sermon answers the question, "What is the unforgivable sin?"

Introduction: 1. I recently received a question about the above title. Here is the question: "What is the "unforgivable sin"? In particular, is it possible for a believer in the 20th (or 21st century) to commit it? How do Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 bear down on this subject? Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, 1 John 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What True Love Does"

Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001

The true Love of God is a most amazing power~experience it today!

What True Love Does: Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. OBEYS John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. I Jn 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of First John

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. First John: Rare glimpse into Church of late first century. a. Probably written to churches in Ephesus/Asia. 1) Reason: By John who is linked to Ephesus. 2) Strong early church tradition; Rev. 1:9. b. Written in a time of false teaching. 1) Church growing; Apostles disappearing; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Faith The Key To Victory - Michael Dowling Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to victory by faith is to exercise our faith in serving God

As you’re all aware, we’ve been following a sermon series on the first letter of John for many weeks now by exploring the great themes of John’s letter - truth and love; belief and behaviour. In our passage for today, 1 John 5:1-12 on page 231 of the pew bibles, we find that John has left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

We Have Overcome!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers.

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers. Intro.: 1. Illust. This year Kathy & I will celebrate eleven years of marriage. Having been both married and single, I would choose to be married any day! One of the most miserable periods in my life ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13